Trey Canard - Supercross Lites West Coast

GEICO Powersports Honda's Trey Canard added his name to one of racing's most elite groups in 2008 when he jumped into the pro ranks at the age of 17 and promptly clinched the Supercross Lites East title in his rookie year--an achievement precious few other riders can claim. Heading into 2010, Canard has matured into an even greater force to be reckoned with.

"When I look back on winning that championship, I still get excited by my accomplishment," says Canard. "No matter how successful I am as a racer, winning a title right off the bat will always hold a special place in my career."

Continuing his work with GEICO Powersports Honda aboard his CRF250R in 2010, the Oklahoma native wants nothing more than to deliver even greater results for the team that's played a key role in his success throughout his amateur days and his professional career.

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"It was a tough year in 2009 injury-wise, but I'm ready to tackle the 2010 competition. I've won races and titles with the GEICO team for a number of years now, and with the added bonus of having an all-new racebike--plus the experience Mike LaRocco brings to guiding the team this year--I'm confident I will be back on that podium."

It may seem strange that Canard qualifies as an experienced Lites racer at only 19 years of age, but it's a notable status he's worked hard to achieve. He is joined by teammates Justin Barcia and Blake Wharton--racers he battled for years in the amateur ranks--plus Brett Metcalfe, and he enjoys being able to share his pro Lites racing experiences with them.

"It's great that we are all on the same team, and it helps that we all get along well. Don't get me wrong; we're all racers and each of us wants to win, but there's a mutual respect for each other's accomplishments, which is great."

Family has always played a key role in Canard's racing career, both on and off the track.

"My family is behind me more than anyone--my brothers, my mom, everyone who has helped me out. Plus the whole GEICO Powersports Honda team; we really are kind of a family, too. It works out so well with those guys, and I can't thank them enough. They have been behind me from day one. I could not ask for a better family."

It doesn't take much to figure out Canard's goal this season: "I'm in it to win it. It's that simple."

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